How to open .ACU files on Windows
To open .ACU files on Windows, right-click the .ACU file and select 'Open with'.
Step-by-step instructions
- Right-click the .ACU file and select 'Open with'.
- Choose AcuBench or AcuCOBOL-GT runtime from the list.
Recommended software
- VS Code
- Notepad++/TextEdit
- jq (CLI)
Alternative methods
- Open .ACU in a browser-based viewer if desktop apps fail.
- Try opening .ACU on Windows with a secondary app to rule out app-specific issues.
- Convert .ACU only with trusted tools when direct opening is not possible.
Common issues
File does not open
The file may not open if the necessary application is not installed or the file is corrupted.
- Ensure a compatible application is installed.
- Check the file integrity and source.
- Try opening the file on a different platform.
Unsupported file format error
This error occurs if the application does not support .ACU files.
- Verify the application supports .ACU files.
- Update the application to the latest version.
File association issue
The system does not recognize the .ACU file extension.
- Manually associate .ACU files with a compatible application.
- Check for software updates that support .ACU files.
Security note
Open .ACU files only from trusted sources.